unreduced
unreduced Lexical Profile
unreduced Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Not made smaller, less, or lower in amount, degree, size, or price.
"The retail store continued to sell the winter coats at their original, unreduced prices well into spring."
In mathematics, not simplified to the lowest possible terms, as of a fraction whose numerator and denominator still share a common factor greater than one.
"The student lost a point on the algebra quiz for leaving the final answer as an unreduced fraction."
In biology and genetics, having the full somatic (diploid) number of chromosomes rather than the halved (haploid) number typically resulting from meiosis.
"Polyploidy in flowering plants frequently arises from the union of unreduced gametes."
In medicine and surgery, not restored to the normal anatomical position, as of a fracture, hernia, or dislocated joint.
"An unreduced shoulder dislocation can cause lasting damage to surrounding nerves and blood vessels if not treated promptly."